Re: Desiree - B17 NO SPOILERS

I can see why they go with retreads. They think if they go with the popular one on the season, it will have higher ratings than if they just find some random unknown person. I would do it that way as well, even though, as a viewer, it would be nice to see someone totally new.

Re: Desiree - B17 NO SPOILERS

I'm thrilled Des will be the next Bachelorette! I enjoyed her on this season, and I think she'll be great as the lead. I hope she finds somebody who is sincere about at least trying to develop a relationship, instead of trying to further his own career and/or to be the next Bachelor. I hope she finds somebody like Ashley's JP or Trista's Ryan.

Re: Desiree - B17 NO SPOILERS

Originally Posted by Need40winks

I can see why they go with retreads. They think if they go with the popular one on the season, it will have higher ratings than if they just find some random unknown person. I would do it that way as well, even though, as a viewer, it would be nice to see someone totally new.

According to Michael Stagliano, the reason they go for the retreads is that they've tried newbies in the past and it did not work out so well. He said contrary to popular belief, it's really tough being the lead on the show with very little sleep and loads of interviews and unless someone has had prior experience as a contestant on the show, they simply have no clue what they are in for. He said that he heard that after 5 days of filming, Jesse Palmer was asking to get out of there.

Re: Desiree - B17 NO SPOILERS

On one blog, they talked Lindsay being asked first and turning it down. Other names thrown around were Courtney . Emily ( again) 3 times a charm or Cheryl Burke from DWTS . I think Des is nice, I hope she has more sizzle, she is adventurous - that part I like